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Best 6 Infant Car Seats To Buy In Singapore To Bring Baby Home From Hospital

You will probably buy or inherit 2 to 4 car seats for every child you have. Children have to use car seats in Singapore until their height exceeds 1.35m. That is between 10 to 14 years depending on your genetics or special needs. Your first purchase is probably an infant car seat model.

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Top 10 Best Baby Car Seats You Can Buy In Singapore

Choosing the right car seat for your baby can be a daunting task, given the technical nature of these products. To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a list of the ten best car seats available in Singapore today. Let's delve into each model to understand their features and benefits.

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Buying The Right Baby Car Seat For Singapore

Going to a retail store with the most car seats on display is the worst possible way of buying a car seat. The chances of you buying the wrong car seat is almost certain. Doing a little research is always wise. Visit a retail shop that specializes in a well known brand you will probably make a better choice. We have a simple guide for choosing a Maxi Cosi car seat for specifically Singapore.

Car Seat Belts Pose A Danger To Newborn Babies

The car seat belt has saved the lives of more motorists than any other car related invention. But it has also been responsible for a significant number of deaths and accidents of babies and toddlers.

We answer the 16 most asked questions about baby car seats

1. What is the safest type of car seat for my baby?

For infants, the safest type of car seat is a rear-facing infant car seat. It is important to keep your baby in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible, until they reach the maximum weight or height limit for the seat. This is because a rear-facing car seat

What Does i-Size Mean for Baby Car Seats?

The i-Size R129 car seat safety standard is a set of guidelines designed to improve the safety of child car seats in the European Union. It was introduced in 2013 and is designed to be more stringent than the previous ECE R44/04 standard. One of the main features of the i-Size R129 standard is its focus on rear-facing car seats for young children, as they provide better protection to the head, neck, and spine in the event of a collision. The i-Size R129 standard also uses the child's height rather than weight as the main factor in determining the appropriate car seat, and mandates the use of ISOFIX connectors to ensure that the car seat is securely fastened to the vehicle. Overall, the i-Size R129 standard helps to ensure that children are as protected as possible in the event of a collision.

Choosing The Right Baby Stroller

In Singapore space is a constraint so having too many strollers around the house is really not possible. Strollers are also expensive. We have created a simple guide based on your lifestyle and travelling scenario to help you choose the one that fits you best.

Car seat safety rules explained: What does an ECE R44/04 label mean?

When you buy a new car seat, you want to know that it is comfortable and safe for your child. It’s also essential that you buy the right one to meet car seat laws. There are two different standards to look out for: ECE R44 and UN R129 (also known as i-Size). In this article, we explain what an ECE R44/04 label means so you can decide if it is right for you and your child.

Car seat safety rules explained: What is R129/i-Size?

When you’re choosing a new car seat, it has to meet ECE R129 or R44 safety standards. If it doesn't, you'll be breaking the law and you could be putting your child in danger. Here we explain ‘what is i-Size?’ to help you to decide which is the best car seat for you.

How To Choose The Best Type Of Baby Stroller & Features

As baby strollers are bound to be put to good use for the first several years of a child’s life, it’s only reasonable to do your research prior to purchasing the best baby stroller for your child (and you). At first, it may seem that there’s such a wide range of strollers and baby prams that it will be impossible to make your decision.

When browsing for the most ideal model, parents are often faced with a tough choice: should we go with a heavier stroller that flies over bumpy terrains but gets stuck on the stairs and in aisles, or should we pick the lighter one that won’t handle off-road rides that well?

And those really are some of the questions that you need to ask yourself - where will you live, where will you take the baby for a walk, how many kids you plan on having, which transportation will be you using, and so on.

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How to fit an ISOFIX Base or ISOFIX Car Seat

ISOFIX car seats are among the safest ones for your little one to travel in. Whether you bought an ISOFIX base for your baby car seat or a toddler or child seat that has ISOFIX connectors, it is important to install correctly in order for the car seat to be safe.

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